The self-similar solution for draining in the thin film equation

G.J.B. van den Berg, M. Bowen, J.R. King, M.M.A. El-Sheikh

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Abstract

We investigate self-similar solutions of the thin film equation in the case of zero contact angle boundary conditions on a finite domain. We prove existence and uniqueness of such a solution and determine the asymptotic behaviour as the exponent in the equation approaches the critical value at which zero contact angle boundary conditions become untenable. Numerical and power-series solutions are also presented.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)329-346
JournalEuropean Journal of Applied Mathematics
Volume15
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004

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MR2092917

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